Insights
Regulatory/Market Insights
Global Adjustment: Update for 2012 and IESO Consultation
February 2013
Changes to the way Global Adjustment costs are allocated were implemented at the start of 2011. Aegent has updated its analysis of the GA costs allocated to Class A and Class B consumers. Aegent is participating in the IESO consultation that is reviewing the GA mechanism. Read more >>
Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Developments
February 2013
In eastern North America, the development of pipeline infrastructure to link shale gas supplies to demand is gaining momentum. For large natural gas consumers, these infrastructure developments raise new considerations for supply procurement. Read more >>
Whatever Happened to CESOP?
November 2012
The Ontario Power Authority's Clean Energy Standard Offer Program has been seven years in the making. The CESOP story may serve as a cautionary tale to any party applying to an OPA program. Read more >>
OEB Issues Report on Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity Distributors
November 2012
The Ontario Energy Board has announced a renewed regulatory framework for electricity distributors, with the framework taking a performance-based approach to regulation and having regard for customer impacts. Read more >>
Managing Rising Electricity Costs: The Industrial Electricity Incentive
October 2012
In Ontario, an Industrial Electricity Incentive is being introduced to entice industrial customers to use excess power at discounted rates. The incentive program can reduce electricity costs, but comes with risks. Read more >>
Union Gas Proposes DSM Plan for Large-Volume Customers
October 2012
Union Gas is seeking Ontario Energy Board approval of a demand-side management plan for 2013-2014 for customers in its current T1 and Rate 100 rate groups. Read more >>
Renewable Energy Integration in Ontario: An Update
October 2012
The IESO and stakeholders are engaged in discussions dealing with issues related to renewable integration. As this process continues, the key strategy for incorporating renewable energy is becoming clearer. Read more >>
Consolidation of OPA and IESO Raises Issues
July 2012
The Ontario government's merger of the Ontario Power Authority and the Independent Electricity System Operator may produce some cost savings, but Bill 75 also introduces two contentious issues. Read more >>
LNG Exports from North America
July 2012
The development of North America's LNG export capacity may not be the detriment to North American economies that some anticipate. Read more >>
Reallocation of Global Adjustment Costs: Updating for 2011 and July 2012 to June 2013
July 2012
Aegent has updated its assessment of cost transfer dynamics between Class A and Class B as a result of the January 2011 changes in the allocation of Global Adjustment costs. Read more >>